Haunt Supplier Directory

Haunted Houses take a tremendous amount of time to prepare and are carefully put together to create the ideal scare zone for the Halloween Season. From the displays, costumes, makeup and props to the lighting and sound effects, there are a number of companies that specialize in these techniques that assist Haunt owners to come up with a horrifying atmosphere to impress their guests.

Animatronics
Animatronics is the use of robotic devices that operate like life-like humans or animals, or something that brings lifelike characteristics to an inanimate object. Animatronics are used for entertainment, films and of course – haunted houses!

Blogs & Resources
Although Halloween only comes around once a year, their are true fans that enjoy showing off their passion for the holiday all year round. Some will show their love for their spooky season by writing about it in blogs.

CostumesCostumes are one of the most important things when it comes to creating a terrifying haunt. You want to assure that the costumes will complete the character you’re looking to create, whether it be a zombie, gargoyle, mummy, evil doctor or possessed animal. Some are more intricate than others, but even the simple ones are made to petrify!

Robot Costumes USA – St. Augustine, FL – 904-535-0074Specializes in the making of robot costumes that vary in height from 5’8″ – 6’3″ tall. Ships worldwide.

Superfan Suits – Chicago, IL
Spandex suits that can be customized to your liking – with over 100 styles to choose from.

Dolls Gone Wrong – 505-603-2412
Luxury-wear for the wicked and the pure – including costumes, clothing, coats and corsets.

Fog MachinesIt’s all about the atmosphere at a Haunted House, which is where the fog machines absolutely come in handy. Fog creates a spooky vibe and sometimes makes it quite difficult to see what is ahead. This creates an illusion that horrifies visitors, as they’re unsure as to who or what may be right beside them!

Haunt Design / ConsultingWhile preparing for the Halloween Season, many Haunts come up with a theme they stick to all throughout their Haunt, while others like to switch the themes up from room to room. Haunt Design Companies can assist with themed attractions and help give terrifying ideas to complete the ultimate Haunted House.

How To Books & DVDsWhether you’re a Haunt owner that is just starting out or have been in the business for years, there are always new and exciting ideas out there that can bring your Haunt to the next level. How to Books & DVDs are a great help and can give some pointers to those who either need help starting out or just want to give their Haunt a complete makeover!

InsuranceHaunted Houses are made to frighten people, which is why it’s extremely important to have insurance. There can be injuries among visitors and even staff members. Some individuals may think they can handle the scare factor at your Haunt, not realizing they can’t until they step inside. Fainting spells are common, along with more severe cases such as heart attacks or seizures.

Donat Insurance Services, LLC – New Lisbon, WI – 608-847-2604A service that insures haunted attractions and other special events in all 50 states. Ken Donat is the Director of Special Events and has been helping clients since 1991.

Castle Rock Agency Inc. – New York, NY – 212-360-2334
An agency that insures haunted houses for up to 90 days anywhere in the United States.

LightingLighting has a powerful way of creating ambiance in a room, which is why Haunted Houses utilize unique lighting to create some serious spook. Whether it’s an extremely dim light or strobe lights that create a freaky feeling among visitors, the lighting is an important tool that Haunt owners use all throughout their attraction.

Black Light Attractions – St. Louis, MO – 314-504-3970Helps build attractions for clients all over the world and specializes in special effects, blacklight attractions, theming, walk through attractions, dark rides, fun-houses, laser tag and more.

Magazines & Trade PublicationsThe Haunted House industry is quite substantial and is continuing to grow year by year. Magazines and Trade Publications have used Haunted Houses as topics to write about and even have created magazines just for Halloween-related content. This helps get the word out about Haunt and is an even better way to introduce new features to your Haunt.

Makeup ArtistsCharacter makeup at Haunted Houses is another technique that is among the most important. The gruesome makeup is meant to startle visitors and some are so detailed that it’s hard to believe someone created it by hand.

A multi-platform difital media agency and attraction consutant focused on the haunt and horror industry.

Masks & ProstheticsMasks and Prosthetics are common items used by Haunt owners and they are a much simpler way to intimidate visitors because they’re already made for you and don’t require too much time the way make up does. The variety of masks out there that are made to scare are absolutely endless – there are so many to choose from!

Night Terror ProductionsSpecializes in making latex and silicone masks, along with horror props, haunted house design, makeup and special effects.

Music & Audio ProductionWhile watching movies, the music played in the background is normally what gets us amped up to see what’s next. Haunted Houses utilize this as well, using spooky tunes and audio to get hearts racing and blood flowing.

DESPYRE – Long Island, NY – Weatheredct1@aol.comGenre: Metal/Hard Rock – on its way to taking the world by storm, DESPYRE’s new album will be out Fall and was produced by legendary guitarist Joey Z, from Life of Agony.

ParanormalJust as Haunted Houses during the Halloween Season are popular, some like to go the extra mile and explore “real” haunted locations. These can include houses, abandoned buildings, hospitals or asylums, cemeteries, roads and bridges – just to name a few. Paranormal groups are passionate about ghost hunting and enjoy the thrill of it, they also put your curiosities to peace or prove to you that you may have been right about that ghost you thought was lingering!

Printing ServicesAlthough a ton of things are done online now, it’ll still come in handy to have actual print outs surrounding your business. Whether you’re attending an event and need to have flyers handed out, or are having them made to hang up in a store front window to promote your business, it’s a great idea to have them professionally printed so they look the best as possible!

PropsThe props featured at your haunt will create a lasting impact on your visitors, so the more gruesome they are, the better! People go to Haunted Houses to feed their appetite for fright, so that’s exactly what you want to give them. There are a ton of life-like props nowadays that Haunt owners utilize to give their Haunt a realistic approach, all while scaring the living day lights out of those brave enough to enter.

Haunted Props– Farmingdale, NY – 631-940-1644
Props business that specializes in Haunted House and Halloween props such as gore props, Halloween masks and costumes, lighting effects and even complete Haunted House rooms and packaged deals.

PyrotechnicsWhile some fear fire, others find a thrill in it and like to mess around with it. Pyrotechnics is for those who enjoy fire and are also quite good at using it to create an intense performance or display. Some Haunts utilize Pyrotechnics within their haunt while others use it outside, sort of like an introduction to the Haunt. It takes carefulness and patience so it’s important to assure safety of those at your Haunt while this takes place.

Orlando Special Effects – Orlando, FL – 407-648-1867A full service special effects company that specializes in indoor/outdoor fireworks and pyrotechnics, fog effects, flame and fire effects and more.

Safety SuppliesAs mentioned earlier, safety is extremely important at Haunts, for both the employees and visitors. It is critical that you have the proper safety equipment on hand in case of an emergency to assure everyone is secure while being spooked or while doing the spooking!

Social Media ManagementSocial Media has had enormous growth throughout the past few years, which makes it a no-brainer as to why companies utilize it to promote their businesses. It’s a quick way to spread the word and gets shared with thousands of people that would be unreachable if promoting took place in person. It’s also a great way to share photos, videos and events taking place at your Haunt!

Promo Social – Scottsdale, AZ – 1-888-488-2444A marketing agency that allows customers to gain social media exposure at any event.

Ticketing ServicesAlthough most Haunts allow the purchase of tickets at the door, almost all of them offer advanced ticket sales online. This makes it easier for visitors to purchase ahead of time and when they get to the haunt, they already have their tickets in hand. Ticketing services allows other ways for your visitors to buy your tickets, rather than just being able to get them from your site. Ticketing services can also help provide wristbands for your Haunt.

National Ticket Company – 1-800-829-0829For over 100 years, this company has provided tickets and ticketing solutions to the entertainment, amusement and sports industries.

Tools & EquipmentIf you take a look behind the scenes of a Haunted House, you’ll be able to see just how much work is put into all the details. Tools and equipment are important and will also make a Haunt owner’s life much easier, especially if certain items take care of things all on their own.

Trade Shows & ConventionsThese types of events are a wonderful way to promote your Haunt business while having the opportunity to network with others. You’ll also be able to meet face to face with some of the biggest Halloween fans in the country! Hundreds of exhibitors sign up for Trade Shows & Conventions, including Haunt owners, prop creators, makeup artists, special effects companies and lighting services – just to name a few. It’s all you’ll need for your haunt jam-packed into one place!

Website Design & DevelopmentWhen you’re running a business in this day and age, it’s a major key to assure you have a website that is impressive. If your business is successful, you want your website to match that. Some Haunt owners run things themselves, while others have Website Design & Development companies make their site the best it can be, which also helps bring more traffic to it, and we know what that means… more traffic = more visitors!

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